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 ๐ŸŽฏ National-Level IDEATHON 2026

Organized by *Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts & Science (Autonomous)*, *Coimbatore*    Calling all UG & PG students from recognized institutions across India! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Showcase your innovative ideas and compete at the national level!   ๐Ÿ“… Event Dates: 25 โ€“ 27 February 2026 ๐Ÿ“ Venue: Dr. SNSRCAS Campus, Coimbatore   ๐Ÿ† Prize Money: ๐Ÿฅ‡ Winner โ€“ โ‚น5 Lakhs ๐Ÿฅˆ Runner โ€“ โ‚น2 Lakhs   ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Team Details: โ€ข Team size: 4โ€“5 students โ€ข Maximum 2 teams per college โ€ข UG & PG students only โ€ข Inter-institutional teams not permitted   ๐Ÿ’ฐ Registration Fee: โ‚น1000 per student (No accommodation) ๐ŸŒ Open to students from other colleges/universities (other states & districts)

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Requirements

What to Build 

DAY 1

Preliminary Screening

Idea Relevance & Innovation

Objective

Filter ideas based on relevance and originality. Ensuring the core concept aligns with the competition goals.

Format

Short idea pitch / abstract review

 

 

DAY 2

Intermediate Screening

Concept Strength & Feasibility

Objective

Evaluate depth and practicality of shortlisted ideas. Deep dive into the mechanics of the solution.

Format

Detailed concept presentation

Duration

10 min pitch + 5 min Q&A

Submission

Solution architecture, Implementation plan, Value proposition

 

 

 

 

DAY 3

Final Screening

Impact & Execution

Objective

Select winning ideas based on scalability, impact, and the quality of the prototype/demo.

Format

Final pitch with demo/prototype

Duration

15 min pitch + 10 min Q&A

Submission

Working Prototype / MVP + Final Deck

Duration

7 min pitch + 3 min Q&A

Submission

Problem statement + proposed solution (1 page)

What to Submit

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$4 in prizes
Winner - 5 Lakh
$4 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Mr. Sathappan Sethuraman

Mr. Sathappan Sethuraman
Senior Banking Professional, Retired COO โ€“ India, Emirates NBD Bank, Trichy

Judging Criteria

  • 3 rounds
    DAY 1 Preliminary Screening Idea Relevance & Innovation DAY 2 Intermediate Screening Concept Strength & Feasibility DAY 3 Final Screening Impact & Execution

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